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$182,965$229 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

505 N PRESTON ST

RANSON, WV 25438
2
Beds
1
Baths
798 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$183K
$145K low$221K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$22,965
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$18,372
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.90%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$160,000
JEFFERSON SEC BK · recorded Sep 9, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,268 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$81,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$50,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$31,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$78,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$135,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyJefferson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete Blocks
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Ranson Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Jefferson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 mi
M
Wildwood Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.0 mi

District: Jefferson County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25438These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,863
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.675 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,875
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,646
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.40%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

505 N Preston St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Jefferson County
  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Ranson 25438
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Ranson 25438
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Ranson 25438

What homes are worth in Ranson 25438

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$167K$567K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Ranson 25438.

How it measures up in Ranson 25438

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ranson 25438.

Estimated value$182,965
CheaperTypical $309,332Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$229
CheaperTypical $188Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Living area798 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,694 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 505 N Preston St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRanson 25438Jefferson County
Estimated valuepricier than$182,9653% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22983% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than798 ft²2% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac67% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than19355% of homes10% of homes

About 505 N Preston St

How much is 505 N Preston St, Ranson, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 505 N Preston St, Ranson, WV is $182,965 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $145,207 to $220,723. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 505 N Preston St, Ranson, WV last sell?

505 N Preston St, Ranson, WV last sold on Jun 28, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 505 N Preston St, Ranson, WV?

505 N Preston St, Ranson, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 798 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 505 N Preston St, Ranson, WV built?

505 N Preston St, Ranson, WV was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 505 N Preston St, Ranson, WV?

505 N Preston St, Ranson, WV is assigned to Ranson Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Jefferson High School (high), rated B+; Wildwood Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Jefferson County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 505 N Preston St, Ranson, WV compare to other homes in Ranson 25438?

Among the 2,970 homes in Ranson 25438, it is worth more than 3% of them ($182,965 against a typical $309,332), its price per square foot is higher than 83% of them ($229 against a typical $188), it is bigger than 2% of them (798 ft² against a typical 1,694 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1935 against a typical 2003). Measured against all of Jefferson County, it is worth more than almost no homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 505 N Preston St, Ranson, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 505 N Preston St, Ranson, WV was $2,268. The county assessed it at $81,000.

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